What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of English (Tenure Track) position at University of North Texas - Dallas?
Title: Assistant Professor of English (Tenure Track)
Employee Classification: Professor
Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas
Division: DAL-Academic Aff & Stdnt Success
SubDivision-Department: DAL-School of Lib Arts & Sciences
Department: DAL-Languages, Linguistics & Rheto-514260
Job Location: Dallas
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility:
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is part of the University of North Texas System, which also includes UNT Denton and the UNT Health Fort Worth. UNT Dallas, which is a standalone university in southern Dallas, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in English, beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and to participate in continued development of the UNT Dallas Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Rhetoric, which offers a B.A. degree in Applied English along with minors in Rhetoric and Writing Studies and Applied Linguistics.
We are particularly interested in student-centric, innovative, and high-impact candidates who can help lead the development of UNT Dallas' Applied English program through excellent teaching, program development, student recruitment, and community outreach. Specifically, we seek an experienced instructor who can teach a wide range of English courses including composition, rhetoric, literature, creative writing, and technical writing. This new faculty member will also be expected to provide service to the university in the form of committee participation and leadership while also serving the community and academic field.
Position Overview
UNT Dallas is looking to hire a faculty member to fill its tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position. The faculty member should bring expertise in digital rhetoric and artificial intelligence to the classroom and department. Expectations for tenure-track faculty at UNT Dallas include excellent teaching (4-4 course load), research, and service. Teaching at UNT Dallas is expected to be engaging and involve high impact practices and experiential learning while preparing students for a career in the field. Faculty are also expected to participate in such service activities as curriculum development, student recruiting, program assessment, and committee leadership. The faculty member should also be involved with organizations that serve and impact the community and build bridges between the academic and social spheres.
The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing UNT Dallas's Classroom to Career initiative-an innovative effort that bridges academic achievement and career readiness. This includes strengthening industry partnerships, embedding experiential learning (such as internships, research, and service learning) into the curriculum, integrating career and character competencies, and fostering AI fluency and essential power skills like communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. The candidate should also support the development of new academic programs aligned with workforce needs and pathways to family-sustaining careers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in English/Rhetoric or other closely related field by start date
- Evidence or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching
- Experience in teaching composition and rhetoric courses
- Experience in research and pedagogy connected to digital rhetoric and artificial intelligence
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship and service
- Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and team-building communication skills
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to utilize effective pedagogy in the classroom.
- Understanding of the history and field of English and closely related fields.
- Ability to integrate technology in the classroom beyond the learning management system, especially including the understanding and use of artificial intelligence.
- Willingness to participate in research and service to the institution and discipline.
- Ability to stay current as an instructor and academic through professional development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in using high impact teaching practices.
- Demonstrated research productivity.
- Experience recruiting students to an English major.
- Experience in course and curriculum development.
- Experience in building and/or supervising student organizations.
- Experience in teaching courses in various areas including composition, rhetoric, literature, and technical writing.
- Academic experience working with a wide-ranging student population.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
N/A
Job Duties
- Teaching and Student Success
- Scholarly Activity
- Professional and University Service
Physical Requirements
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Environmental Hazards
- No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
As required by teaching duties, service, and research.
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.Submit CV; letter of application outlining the applicant's interest, qualifications, and experience for the position; contact information for at least three professional references; and unofficial graduate transcripts to https://jobs.untsystem.edu/. Statement of teaching interests, teaching philosophy, and student evaluations are encouraged to be submitted as optional materials, and can be included as part of the cover letter document. Questions can be directed to
Dr. Robert Tinajero robert.tinajero@untdallas.edu.
Zoom interviews of semi-finalists may be conducted. Finalists will be required to present a job talk and teaching demonstration.
Benefits
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EEO Statement
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